Julie sat in her car, tears were falling unconditionally from her eyes, she still had her phone grasped tightly in her hands. She looked down at her phone which was still flashing Luke's name on the screen, she threw the phone down in the passenger seat and wiped the tears from her eyes. She then grabbed her phone and quickly dialed a number, it rang a couple times and then a male voice answered the phone.
Male: Hello?
Julie: Luke.
Luke: Julie…is that you?
Julie couldn't bring herself to speak, she just held the phone up to her ear.
Luke: Hello…Julie?
Julie remained silent on the other end of the phone.
Luke: Hello?!?
Finally Luke gave up and hung up the phone, Julie sat still in her car and listened as her phone clicked off. She let out a sigh and threw the phone down on the floor of the car, and then proceeded to drive home. Back at the mansion, Ryan and Marissa had made their way downstairs to the kitchen, and were fixing themselves some Mac and Cheese for lunch. Marissa was sitting on the kitchen counter as Ryan was stirring the macaroni in the pot. After a few minutes Ryan stopped stirring and made his way towards Marissa. Ryan put his hands on Marissa's thighs and leaned in and kissed her.
Marissa: Mmm…I like it when we have a house all to ourselves.
Ryan: (Smiling) I like it when I have you all to myself.
Marissa laughed a little and pulled Ryan towards her and kissed him. The happy couple continued their make out session in the kitchen; and were too distracted by each other to hear Julie enter the house and make her way towards the kitchen.
Julie: Hello Marissa.
Ryan immediately jumped away from Marissa and walked towards the stove, while Marissa sat back and looked at her mother. The two sat in what could be considered a staring contest for quite some time. Ryan noticed this but tried to focus on the Mac and Cheese. After a couple minutes Caitlin burst through the front door followed shortly by Jimmy, who walked in and closed the door behind him, as Caitlin made her way towards Julie.
Julie: (Looking down at Caitlin) Hi honey.
Caitlin: Hi. Did you see Caleb? Is he coming home…what's going on mom?
Julie suddenly looked like she was on the verge of a breakdown and everybody in the house took notice of this.
Jimmy: Julie, are you okay?
Julie: Yes. I'm fine. (Turning back to Caitlin) I don't know honey, we'll have to wait and see.
With that Julie turned away and started walking into another room, Jimmy followed her and the two exited with all the kids watching them. Caitlin looked over at her big sister, and Marissa didn't know what to tell her.
Ryan: Food's on.
Ryan was spooning the Mac and Cheese into a big bowl, which he placed on the kitchen table, and then turned towards Caitlin.
Ryan: You hungry?
Caitlin nodded her head and Ryan grabbed the three of them bowls and they sat down to eat. Ryan and Marissa didn't do much talking while Caitlin was there, Caitlin asked a lot of questions about everything, but neither of them had an answer for her.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the house, Jimmy and Julie were talking.
Jimmy: I'm really sorry about all of this Julie…
Julie: (Quickly) No you're not!
Jimmy took a step back and took a glance at the door.
Julie: I'm sorry…I…
Jimmy: Is there anything I could do…do you want me to take the kids?
Julie looked up at Jimmy like he was trying to put a band aid on a bullet would, and he soon realized this.
Jimmy: I'm sorry, I'll just go…
Julie: Actually you could take Caitlin back, and just tell Marissa she can spend the night at Summer's or whatever.
Jimmy: Um…okay.
Jimmy turned and headed towards the door, but Julie stopped him just short of it.
Julie: Jimmy.
Jimmy turned and looked at Julie, but there was silence in the room.
Julie: Thanks.
Jimmy: (Smiling) Take care Julie.
With that, Jimmy exited the room and Julie crashed down on a nearby couch and started crying. Back in the kitchen, Jimmy walked in in time to see the kids finishing their lunch, Caitlin was sitting at the table and Ryan and Marissa were washing the dishes.
Jimmy: Hey guys.
Marissa: Hey dad.
Jimmy: So I'm going to head home. Hey, Caitlin, how do you feel about giving your mom some space and spending a couple days with me and Hailey, over at our house?
Caitlin: Sure.
Caitlin bounced up and headed towards her room to pack a bag. While Marissa turned and faced her father.
Marissa: So I'm assuming she wants me out of here too, right?
Jimmy: Um…she said you could spend the night at Summer's, but you know you've always got a room at my house.
Marissa: Okay, thanks dad.
Jimmy: No problem kiddo.
Just then, Caitlin came down the stairs and walked over to Jimmy.
Caitlin: I'm ready…Marissa are you coming?
Marissa: Probably tomorrow.
Jimmy nodded and everybody said their goodbyes and Ryan and Marissa were once again, left alone in the kitchen.
Marissa: That was interesting.
Ryan raised his eyebrows and took a step towards Marissa.
Ryan: You want to get out of here?
Marissa: Yeah…let me go pack a bag really fast.
Ryan nodded and then proceeded to follow Marissa up the stairs and into her bedroom. Ryan lay on the bed while Marissa packed some clothes, hoping to not have to come back to the mansion for a couple days.
Ryan: You're packing a lot of clothes…
Marissa: I never know what I'm gonna wear.
Ryan laughed a little bit, and got up from the bed and walked over to Marissa. Ryan stood behind her and rested his chin on her shoulder.
Ryan: I think you have enough…besides I'm going to have to carry it.
Marissa turned into Ryan and grabbed his shirt and pulled him towards her. The two stood there kissing for a little while before pulling back and then making their way downstairs and heading out of the house. Marissa didn't bother telling her mother she was leaving, or even talking to her at all. Ryan sat in the drivers seat of Marissa's silver Jeep and the two made their way towards the Cohen's house.
